HPE Growth Capital

HPE Growth Capital is a Netherlands-based private equity investor focused on long-term growth capital for technology companies in Northern Europe, with emphasis on Germany and the Benelux region. It targets growth-stage technology businesses, including software, internet platforms, fintech, eHealth, IoT, industrial tech, and cleantech, as well as hardware and semiconductors. It typically invests between €10 million and €30 million per deal, aiming for meaningful minority positions (roughly 20–49%), though it can take minority or majority stakes. It provides expansion capital to support scale and may take an active governance role, such as a supervisory board seat. The firm operates from Amsterdam with offices in Düsseldorf and San Francisco, reflecting a pan-European and cross-border approach. It has a team of roughly 50 to 250 employees.

Amaury de Buyser

Vice President

Nigel Diesveld

CFO and Chief Risk Officer

Laura Kone

Associate

Adrian Schwarz

Principal

33 past transactions

PPRO

Private Equity Round in 2024
PPRO is a fintech company specializing in digital payments infrastructure, enabling businesses and banks to streamline their payment processes through a single connection. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes credit card processing, alternative payment methods, local cash collection, e-money accounts, and e-wallet facilities. PPRO's solutions allow payment platforms, acquirers, and merchants to access essential services, such as fraud screening tools, without the need for complex coding. Its orchestration layer efficiently manages process flows and data, ensuring that partners can deliver seamless end-to-end services to their customers. Notable clients, including Citi, PayPal, and Stripe, utilize PPRO's infrastructure to enhance their operations, improve conversion rates, and simplify the complexities associated with digital payments.

XEMPUS

Series D in 2022
Xempus is a prominent European platform specializing in the distribution of pension and life insurance products. It operates as a software-as-a-service solution, facilitating the online purchase and management of these financial products for life insurers, insurance agents, corporations, and employees. The platform is designed to streamline information flows and enhance user experiences by providing a cohesive interface that connects all relevant stakeholders. With a user base that includes over 250,000 corporations, more than 55,000 insurance agents, 200 sales organizations, and 45 life insurers, Xempus demonstrates significant market reach and influence. The company is headquartered in Munich, with additional offices in Berlin and Saarbrücken, and employs over 170 professionals dedicated to advancing its technological offerings in the financial sector.

PubNub

Series E in 2021
PubNub develops a global Data Stream Network for real-time applications. Its platform enables secure, scalable, and manageable communication across various industries such as healthcare, gaming, IoT, and more. Founded in 2009, PubNub is headquartered in San Francisco.

EGYM

Series E in 2021
EGYM is a global fitness technology company that empowers gym operators to deliver intelligent workout solutions through its connected gym equipment and software. It aims to enhance members' fitness journeys by providing data-based guidance, fostering physical and mental wellness.

Sendcloud

Series C in 2021
SendCloud is a shipping platform designed for online retailers. It connects businesses to multiple shipping carriers, streamlining processes like label creation, tracking, and returns. The platform is easy to implement, taking just five minutes of a webshop's time. By optimizing the full shipping journey, from checkout to returns, SendCloud helps businesses save time and money, while also potentially increasing conversion rates at checkout.

EGYM

Venture Round in 2021
EGYM is a global fitness technology company that empowers gym operators to deliver intelligent workout solutions through its connected gym equipment and software. It aims to enhance members' fitness journeys by providing data-based guidance, fostering physical and mental wellness.

PPRO

Private Equity Round in 2020
PPRO is a fintech company specializing in digital payments infrastructure, enabling businesses and banks to streamline their payment processes through a single connection. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes credit card processing, alternative payment methods, local cash collection, e-money accounts, and e-wallet facilities. PPRO's solutions allow payment platforms, acquirers, and merchants to access essential services, such as fraud screening tools, without the need for complex coding. Its orchestration layer efficiently manages process flows and data, ensuring that partners can deliver seamless end-to-end services to their customers. Notable clients, including Citi, PayPal, and Stripe, utilize PPRO's infrastructure to enhance their operations, improve conversion rates, and simplify the complexities associated with digital payments.

XEMPUS

Series C in 2020
Xempus is a prominent European platform specializing in the distribution of pension and life insurance products. It operates as a software-as-a-service solution, facilitating the online purchase and management of these financial products for life insurers, insurance agents, corporations, and employees. The platform is designed to streamline information flows and enhance user experiences by providing a cohesive interface that connects all relevant stakeholders. With a user base that includes over 250,000 corporations, more than 55,000 insurance agents, 200 sales organizations, and 45 life insurers, Xempus demonstrates significant market reach and influence. The company is headquartered in Munich, with additional offices in Berlin and Saarbrücken, and employs over 170 professionals dedicated to advancing its technological offerings in the financial sector.

Tiqets

Series C in 2019
Tiqets is a ticketing platform that simplifies the process of purchasing admission tickets for museums and attractions worldwide. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company provides travelers with hassle-free access to cultural experiences through instant and mobile tickets, allowing users to buy e-tickets in advance and use them directly from their smartphones. This eliminates the need to wait in long lines at venues. In addition to serving consumers, Tiqets offers technology and marketing tools to museums and attractions, helping them enhance onsite conversions and encourage repeat visits. The platform connects a wide range of prominent venues across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, effectively revolutionizing ticket purchasing for both local and international visitors. Tiqets has expanded its presence with offices in several major cities, including London, Bangkok, and Tokyo.

Monedo

Venture Round in 2019
Monedo, a fintech company, leverages machine learning and alternative data sources to provide credit and digital banking services to the underbanked. Its offerings include consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager to help customers manage their credit score and spending. Additionally, Monedo's "Lending as a Service" model allows partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms.

Shape Security

Series F in 2019
Shape Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting web and mobile applications from automated cyber-attacks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Sydney and London, the company utilizes AI-powered defenses to mitigate fraud, abuse, and attacks on applications and APIs. Its key products include ShapeShifter Elements, which enforces real-time security measures, and Shape Protection Manager, a cloud-based management tool for its services. Shape Security has successfully deflected over $1 billion in fraud losses across various sectors, including retail, finance, travel, healthcare, and government, safeguarding organizations from reputational damage and financial losses.

WeTransfer

Secondary Market in 2019
WeTransfer is a cloud-based file transfer platform that facilitates the effortless sharing of ideas among creative professionals. Since its inception in 2009, the company has developed a comprehensive ecosystem of productivity tools that enhances collaboration, allowing users to efficiently send and transfer large files. With over 87 million monthly active users across 190 countries, WeTransfer operates on a dual revenue model based on subscriptions and advertising, maintaining profitability since 2013. As a certified B Corporation™, the company is dedicated to using its business as a force for good, having donated up to 30% of its advertising space to support artists and various social causes.

Zava

Series A in 2019
Zava is an online doctor service that provides remote medical consultations with general practitioners, enabling prescriptions and delivery of medicines without in-person visits. The platform offers a discreet and convenient way to access medical care by completing an online medical questionnaire, after which physicians assess the suitability of requested treatments or suggest alternatives before securely dispatching prescribed medicines to the patient’s address. The service supports ongoing care, with doctors available to answer questions about treatment or conditions at no additional charge. Zava covers needs including sexual health, travel-related requests, and chronic illnesses, and aims to reduce the costs and barriers associated with traditional primary care by enabling remote consultations and prescription fulfilment.

SFC Energy

Post in 2019
SFC Energy develops and distributes power generation systems based on fuel cells and other technologies for off-grid applications, primarily serving the oil & gas industry.

EGYM

Series D in 2018
EGYM is a global fitness technology company that empowers gym operators to deliver intelligent workout solutions through its connected gym equipment and software. It aims to enhance members' fitness journeys by providing data-based guidance, fostering physical and mental wellness.

Tiqets

Series B in 2018
Tiqets is a ticketing platform that simplifies the process of purchasing admission tickets for museums and attractions worldwide. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company provides travelers with hassle-free access to cultural experiences through instant and mobile tickets, allowing users to buy e-tickets in advance and use them directly from their smartphones. This eliminates the need to wait in long lines at venues. In addition to serving consumers, Tiqets offers technology and marketing tools to museums and attractions, helping them enhance onsite conversions and encourage repeat visits. The platform connects a wide range of prominent venues across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, effectively revolutionizing ticket purchasing for both local and international visitors. Tiqets has expanded its presence with offices in several major cities, including London, Bangkok, and Tokyo.

Uberall

Series B in 2018
Uberall operates a platform that helps local businesses optimize their online presence. It offers solutions such as Location Control Center for managing business data, uberListing network for increasing citations, Local Search Turbo for enhancing content structure, Reputation Management Hub for monitoring user-generated content, and Local Pages for creating customizable store pages. Uberall enables businesses to manage search and discovery, engagement, and conversion in real-time across various online platforms.

PPRO

Series C in 2018
PPRO is a fintech company specializing in digital payments infrastructure, enabling businesses and banks to streamline their payment processes through a single connection. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes credit card processing, alternative payment methods, local cash collection, e-money accounts, and e-wallet facilities. PPRO's solutions allow payment platforms, acquirers, and merchants to access essential services, such as fraud screening tools, without the need for complex coding. Its orchestration layer efficiently manages process flows and data, ensuring that partners can deliver seamless end-to-end services to their customers. Notable clients, including Citi, PayPal, and Stripe, utilize PPRO's infrastructure to enhance their operations, improve conversion rates, and simplify the complexities associated with digital payments.

Uberall

Series B in 2018
Uberall operates a platform that helps local businesses optimize their online presence. It offers solutions such as Location Control Center for managing business data, uberListing network for increasing citations, Local Search Turbo for enhancing content structure, Reputation Management Hub for monitoring user-generated content, and Local Pages for creating customizable store pages. Uberall enables businesses to manage search and discovery, engagement, and conversion in real-time across various online platforms.

Ngdata

Series C in 2017
NGDATA, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, specializes in consumer intelligence management solutions. The company offers a customer data platform that integrates big data management and machine learning technologies, providing real-time insights and enabling personalized customer experiences. NGDATA serves various industries, including finance, retail, and media, with offices in Belgium, France, Singapore, and the United States.

Tiqets

Series B in 2017
Tiqets is a ticketing platform that simplifies the process of purchasing admission tickets for museums and attractions worldwide. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the company provides travelers with hassle-free access to cultural experiences through instant and mobile tickets, allowing users to buy e-tickets in advance and use them directly from their smartphones. This eliminates the need to wait in long lines at venues. In addition to serving consumers, Tiqets offers technology and marketing tools to museums and attractions, helping them enhance onsite conversions and encourage repeat visits. The platform connects a wide range of prominent venues across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, effectively revolutionizing ticket purchasing for both local and international visitors. Tiqets has expanded its presence with offices in several major cities, including London, Bangkok, and Tokyo.

Aevi

Venture Round in 2016
Aevi is a FinTech company focused on creating a more open payment ecosystem, enabling seamless transactions for users globally. The company operates a cloud-based platform that facilitates the flow of payment and transaction data across various channels and consumer touchpoints, enhancing the in-person payment experience. By connecting digital and physical payment channels, Aevi simplifies the payment infrastructure with an advanced payment gateway compatible with both legacy and modern devices. This allows merchants to manage their businesses effectively while improving customer experiences in-store. With a presence in Europe, Australia, and the United States, Aevi has established offices in London, Prague, and Paderborn, furthering its mission to liberate payment processes and provide comprehensive analytics for informed decision-making.

EGYM

Series C in 2016
EGYM is a global fitness technology company that empowers gym operators to deliver intelligent workout solutions through its connected gym equipment and software. It aims to enhance members' fitness journeys by providing data-based guidance, fostering physical and mental wellness.

Airborne Technology

Private Equity Round in 2016
Airborne International is engaged in engineering, manufacturing, and supplying high-end composites structures for industries such as aerospace, defense, marine, high-end bicycles, and formula-one cars. It offers composites structures maintenance and repair services, including inspection and damage assessment, sealing and painting, and balancing. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Monedo

Series C in 2015
Monedo, a fintech company, leverages machine learning and alternative data sources to provide credit and digital banking services to the underbanked. Its offerings include consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager to help customers manage their credit score and spending. Additionally, Monedo's "Lending as a Service" model allows partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms.

Monedo

Secondary Market in 2014
Monedo, a fintech company, leverages machine learning and alternative data sources to provide credit and digital banking services to the underbanked. Its offerings include consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager to help customers manage their credit score and spending. Additionally, Monedo's "Lending as a Service" model allows partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms.

Monedo

Series B in 2014
Monedo, a fintech company, leverages machine learning and alternative data sources to provide credit and digital banking services to the underbanked. Its offerings include consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager to help customers manage their credit score and spending. Additionally, Monedo's "Lending as a Service" model allows partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms.

Airborne Technology

Private Equity Round in 2014
Airborne International is engaged in engineering, manufacturing, and supplying high-end composites structures for industries such as aerospace, defense, marine, high-end bicycles, and formula-one cars. It offers composites structures maintenance and repair services, including inspection and damage assessment, sealing and painting, and balancing. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in The Hague, the Netherlands.

PPRO

Series A in 2014
PPRO is a fintech company specializing in digital payments infrastructure, enabling businesses and banks to streamline their payment processes through a single connection. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes credit card processing, alternative payment methods, local cash collection, e-money accounts, and e-wallet facilities. PPRO's solutions allow payment platforms, acquirers, and merchants to access essential services, such as fraud screening tools, without the need for complex coding. Its orchestration layer efficiently manages process flows and data, ensuring that partners can deliver seamless end-to-end services to their customers. Notable clients, including Citi, PayPal, and Stripe, utilize PPRO's infrastructure to enhance their operations, improve conversion rates, and simplify the complexities associated with digital payments.

Cotesa

Acquisition in 2012
COTESA GmbH is a manufacturer specializing in fiber-reinforced composite components, primarily catering to the aviation and automotive industries. The company focuses on the development of advanced production technologies for components such as frames and stringers used in airplane fuselage structures made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. Operating from a technology center in Nordenham, Lower Saxony, COTESA engages in regional research projects to enhance its capabilities in industrial process management, construction, technology development, and testing. By providing lightweight multidimensional sandwich structures and comprehensive services, COTESA aims to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of its clients.

Cotesa

Venture Round in 2012
COTESA GmbH is a manufacturer specializing in fiber-reinforced composite components, primarily catering to the aviation and automotive industries. The company focuses on the development of advanced production technologies for components such as frames and stringers used in airplane fuselage structures made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. Operating from a technology center in Nordenham, Lower Saxony, COTESA engages in regional research projects to enhance its capabilities in industrial process management, construction, technology development, and testing. By providing lightweight multidimensional sandwich structures and comprehensive services, COTESA aims to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of its clients.

SFC Energy

Post in 2010
SFC Energy develops and distributes power generation systems based on fuel cells and other technologies for off-grid applications, primarily serving the oil & gas industry.

Airborne Technology

Funding Round in 2010
Airborne International is engaged in engineering, manufacturing, and supplying high-end composites structures for industries such as aerospace, defense, marine, high-end bicycles, and formula-one cars. It offers composites structures maintenance and repair services, including inspection and damage assessment, sealing and painting, and balancing. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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